AKI is a contemporary Japanese restaurant and lounge bar, celebrated for its modern take on authentic Japanese cuisine and elegant atmosphere. We are opening a brand-new restaurant in London, set in an amazing location within a historic old bank. We are looking for a talented and motivated Commis Waiter who is excited to be part of a new project and help deliver the AKI experience in one of the world’s most dynamic cities. Job Role • Support senior waitstaff in delivering high-quality service in line with AKI standards, • Assist with taking orders and serving food and beverages, • Ensure tables are clean, well-set, and properly maintained, • Help maintain a smooth and efficient service, • Communicate clearly with kitchen and bar teams, • Follow health, safety, and hygiene standards, • Respond to guest requests and feedback positively and professionally Job Requirements • Previous experience in hospitality or a similar front-of-house role, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Professional appearance and attention to detail, • Positive attitude and willingness to learn, • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, • Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, • Good level of English – other languages are a plus Why Join Us? At Lifestyle Group, we offer a supportive and dynamic work environment with real opportunities for growth. As part of our vibrant hospitality team, your contributions will be recognised and valued. We believe in continuous development, offering training and career progression across our expanding portfolio of hotels, restaurants, and retail outlets. Team members also benefit from staff recognition programs and regular team-building events.
POSITION SUMMARY Manage all restaurant operations, leading service periods while maintaining cleanliness, appearance standards, and overall efficiency to ensure consistent delivery of operational standards. Work closely with the General Manager on all aspects of FOH and BOH management, service delivery, food safety, and operational controls. Ensure all operations comply with relevant legislation, including the Licensing Act 2003, and adhere to Health and Safety regulations. Continuously strive to improve both guest and staff satisfaction. Maximize financial performance and achieve budgetary targets.
We are a small independent cafe located in the park (Island Gardens,E14).We have a big love for good coffee, tasty food and friendly service hence we are looking for an Assistant Manager to help us keep things running smoothly. Key Responsibilities: -helping to run the cafe day to day -leading shifts and supporting the team -jumping in where needed-from making coffee to helping in the kitchen (training provided) -keeping things organised with stock, orders and rotas -maintain health and safety food hygiene standards making sure our cafe always feels welcoming -handling payments and being confident using our Good Till system (training provided if needed) What we are looking for: -experience in hospitality(ideally cafe or restaurant) -a friendly positive attitude -good organisational skills and reliability -flexibility to work weekends and different shifts (openings/closings)
We’re excited to welcome an enthusiastic and dedicated Commis Chef to our team. As a Commis Chef, you will: • Prep ingredients and assist with cooking and plating, • Make fresh sandwiches and vibrant salads with care, • Keep your section clean, organised, and stocked, • Support the Head Chef and kitchen team during service, • Follow cleaning schedules and maintain food safety standards, • Learn the menu to help deliver dishes with pride, • Care for kitchen tools and equipment We’re looking for someone who: • Loves food and wants to grow in a busy kitchen, • Brings energy, focus, and a positive attitude, • Has an eye for detail and presentation, • Works well in a team and communicates clearly, • Understands (or is eager to learn) food safety basics What you get: • Group dining discounts across our venues.taff meals & refreshments to keep you energised., • Staff referral programme, bring your friends on board!, • Early access to earned wages via Wagestream. We'd love to hear from you!
Join Our Unique Italian Pasta Team! Multi-Talented Food All-Rounder Needed Are you a passionate pasta enthusiast with a knack for customer service and a willingness to jump into all aspects of a busy food environment? We're not your average restaurant! We operate a unique concept combining a cosy one-table dining experience with a bustling takeaway service, focused solely on crafting delicious Italian pasta. We're looking for a highly motivated and confident individual to join our strong, fun-loving team. This is a hands-on role where you'll be a vital part of everything we do! What You'll Do: * Prepare and cook authentic Italian pasta dishes with care and speed. * Provide excellent service to our dine-in guest(s) and takeaway customers. * Manage orders efficiently from both the table and the service counter. * Maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and service areas. * Assist with all kitchen tasks, including washing up, preparation, and closing duties. * Be a positive and energetic presence within our team and with customers. What We're Looking For: * Comfortable and confident working in a fast-paced kitchen environment. * Fluent in spoken English. * Outstanding customer service and communication skills. * A proactive, happy, and confident attitude towards undertaking all aspects of the job – from cooking to cleaning. * A team player who enjoys working collaboratively and can have fun while delivering high-quality results. * Passion for food, particularly Italian cuisine, is a big plus! Why Join Us? We're a tight-knit team who work hard and support each other, but we also believe in enjoying what we do. You'll be part of a unique food business model and have the opportunity to gain experience across both kitchen and front-of-house operations. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, cook fantastic pasta, make customers happy, and be a core part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!
Hidden behind the signature harlequin stained-glass windows lies an iconic restaurant with a history of over 100 years and an enviable reputation for fine-dining excellence. We’re searching for a passionate Assistant Reception Manager. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team in one of the UK’s most-loved restaurant brands. Benefits & rewards: • 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants., • Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants., • Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships., • Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years., • You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed!, • Cycle to Work Scheme., • Discounts on Gym Membership and access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more. Key elements of your role as Reception Manager: • To assist the Reception Manager in the building of an efficient department, by taking an active interest in the employees’ welfare, safety and development., • To assist the reception team in providing all staff with on-going service standards training as well as food and beverage product knowledge., • To supervise other receptionist, ensuring that the correct standards and methods of service are maintained., • To strictly adhere to the department’s operational budget and ensure that all costs are controlled and expenditure approved., • To attend training and meetings as required by the Reception Manager., • To conduct and contribute to regular departmental communications meetings., • Manage the reception desk and the flow of service into the restaurant in the Managers absence About you: • You have 1 years + experience in this position, • Solution-driven individual able to work under the pressure of peak service, • You love to wow guests with exceptional service, • You have excellent English language skills, • You are friendly and professional with plenty of charisma and flair About us: We know how to have a good time – we love what we do. The key ingredient to our success is our dedicated, talented people – and we love nothing more than to help them to flourish in a supportive environment where they are respected and valued. We encourage individuality and celebrate the diversity of our people. We search for people who know what exceptional looks like and are ready to bring their passion and commitment to each and every service. It’s the Ivy way.
We Part of Oak View Group (OVG), Rhubarb is a premium hospitality collective specialising in luxury event catering, restaurant dining and hospitality. Rhubarb deliver unique dining and venue management at some of the world’s most iconic locations. About the Venue: Managed by Rhubarb, Sky Garden sits atop 20 Fenchurch Street, a.k.a. The Walkie Talkie Building, and houses two restaurants, two bars, a retail outlet, ground floor coffee kiosk and stunning event spaces. An iconic venue like no other, RHC proudly deliver a range of luxury dining options and flawless service to our spectacular, three-floor event venue and rooftop restaurant and bar experience. Poised on level 37 of the iconic Sky Garden, Fenchurch Restaurant showcases RHC’s commitment to delivering culinary excellence and impeccable service. In acknowledgement of our ambition, Fenchurch has been awarded two AA rosettes as well as the Best of Award of Excellence from the Wine Spectator Awards. Role Purpose: Up to £15.21 per hour, depending on experience Sky Garden’s beautiful rooftop restaurant On the job training and development Meal allowance paid per shift We're looking for Waiting staff ideally with experience – you'll need to be competent running a section of the restaurant and offer our guests an experience to remember. That said if you are less experienced but keen to learn and develop your skills, we’d still be interested in hearing from you. A brilliant team; a positive, encouraging atmosphere and the opportunity to progress - the sky's the limit! What's in it for you? Excellent training on site and externally including food and wine tastings Brilliant employee recognition programs, incentives and rewards WSET and management development program Staff meal allowance £3.50 per shift / £7 if you're on a double Staff socials, days out, dinners and supplier trips 40% Food and Beverage discount across ALL of our restaurants and bars Employee assistance helpline 24/7 are
Job Description: Cafe General Manager at Pique Salary:35,500k (incl. Service charge) Perks: Class pass membership 40% off Pique cafe offering Who are we? Pique was founded in 2017 as a picnic delivery company and since then has grown into one of London’s most sought after caterers for breakfast & lunch events. The dream was always to open a café and this dream became a reality in January 2024 when we opened our first site on Lavender Hill. The café is popular both in the week and weekends as both a breakfast, brunch and lunch spot. It seats up to 40 inside with seating for another 20 outside. The café has gone from strength to strength and is becoming a real part of the Lavender Hill community. We run a fortnightly book club, ran a successful first ‘pub’ quiz night and are looking to grow this side of things. Our mission is to bring fun, delicious, innovative, restaurant quality food to Londoners, whether that be at home, the office, park or our café. We focus on the informal nature of picnic dining- the relaxed feeling of being with friends, with easy to eat, crowd pleasing food. Our focus on sustainability, quality and style sets us apart from the rest. Essential Experience & Skills • Experienced in managing large teams and busy services, • Passionate about hospitality & customer service, • Strong Barista skills (dialling in, latter art, espresso pulling), • Upbeat and able to lead a team to deliver exceptional service at all times, • Intuitive, quick to think on their feet, and able to keep a level head during busy and challenging times, • Well-presented and a good team player, • An excellent communicator, • Keen eye for detail and sense or urgency Key Responsibilities: Team • Ensure customer service excellence remains the top priority in all café operations, Ensure the FOH team represents the Pique brand by providing top-tier service with energy and enthusiasm., • Serve as the main point of contact for the team, addressing business-related queries or directing staff to the appropriate department or person., • Accurately record all staff sick days and annual leave in line with Head of Operations, • Recruit, train, and motivate staff to deliver enthusiastic and exceptional customer experiences., • Ensure staff rotas align with contracted hours while adapting to fluctuating business levels to maintain reasonable labor costs Operational • Maintain operational consistency, including opening/closing procedures, customer service, check-backs, and ensuring the café remains clean and presentable through in-service checks., • Handle customer complaints, ensuring that any issue is escalated to the management team (GM, Assistant Manager, or Supervisors) this includes replying to reviews (Just GM), • Oversee daily completion of checklists in accordance with health and safety protocols, updating procedures as necessary based on business or service changes., • Keep the Maintenance record and pest control record updated and in use (along with the head chef), • Increase café revenue, reported every 3 months through sales efforts and successful events and general running of the cafe - this is not a streamline increase and should be reported as such with relevant data, • Ensure the Pique brand remains highly visible through consistent, high-quality service, active community involvement, and strong team performance as well as social media representation on any relevant platforms Event Coordination • Manage customer enquiry regarding café events and private bookings and cafe catering pre orders, • Help organize staffing, and handovers for relevant events, • Gather and analyse feedback post-event to improve offerings and ensure customer satisfaction.
We are searching for a friendly and energetic Runner to join our team in one of the UK’s leading restaurant brands. Welcome to The Ivy Collection, we embody timeless elegance and vibrant hospitality in every guest experience. Our iconic restaurants, situated across the UK and beyond, are celebrated for exceptional food, outstanding service, and the creation of unforgettable moments. Benefits & Rewards: • Competitive Industry pay (Hourly + Tronc), • A Management Career Development Program, which includes online and practical assessments., • Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years., • 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants., • Celebrate career anniversaries with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants., • You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed!, • Refer and Friend Bonus, • Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more, • Guaranteed 20 hours minimum contract Key elements of your role as Runner includes assisting waiters in taking and relaying orders to the kitchen, keeping tables, chairs and counters clean, preparing new tables ready for service and maintaining mise en place stations. About you: You’re an energetic team player with a hands-on approach to your tasks. You’re passionate about delivering a friendly and professional service. About us: Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences. The Ivy Collection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Join the Sushinoya Charing Cross Opening Team! Location: Charing Cross Road, London Opening Date: Late September About Sushinoya Sushinoya is a modern Japanese dining brand serving fresh sushi, sashimi, maki rolls, and hot Japanese favourites. We combine authentic flavours with a warm, contemporary dining experience. Our newest restaurant is opening in Charing Cross, and we are building a dynamic, passionate team to bring our vision to life. We Are Hiring for Multiple Positions General Manager – £35,000–£45,000 + Bonus Lead the launch and daily operations of our new site. Recruit, train, and inspire your team, deliver exceptional guest experiences, and achieve financial targets. Previous GM or senior management experience in hospitality is essential. Head Chef – £35,000–£45,000 + Bonus Take charge of our kitchen from day one. Oversee prep, cooking, presentation, and quality control. Manage kitchen staff, stock, and compliance. Experience with Japanese cuisine preferred but not essential. Assistant Manager – Up to £35,000 Support the GM in day-to-day operations, staff management, and service excellence. Lead shifts, resolve customer issues, and help deliver a smooth launch. Previous hospitality supervisory experience required. Supervisor – Up to £15/hour Lead FOH during shifts, ensuring service runs smoothly. Oversee tills, kiosks, and dining areas. Ideal for experienced team leaders in hospitality or retail. Fish Cutter – Salary Negotiable Prepare fresh fish and seafood to exacting standards for sushi and sashimi. Must have excellent knife skills and experience handling seafood. Maki Chef – Salary Negotiable Prepare sushi rolls, nigiri, and other Japanese dishes. Experience preferred but training available for the right candidate. Kitchen Porter – Salary Negotiable Keep our kitchen clean, organised, and stocked. Wash dishes, assist with basic prep, and support the kitchen team. No experience required – just a great work ethic. Front of House Team Member – Salary Negotiable Work across tills, kiosks, floor service, and hot food stations. Serve guests with a smile, maintain cleanliness, and ensure a welcoming environment. Why Work With Us? Competitive pay and bonus opportunities. Free staff meals during shifts. Staff discount on food & drink. Career growth opportunities as we expand. Full training in Japanese cuisine and service. Be part of an exciting new restaurant opening in the heart of London. How to Apply: If you have the skills, passion, and energy to be part of the Sushinoya Charing Cross team, we want to hear from you! Please include the position you are applying when messaging. Best of Luck!
As a Wingstop Team Member, you will be an essential part of creating a fun guest experience. Your responsibilities include taking orders, preparing food, maintaining cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service. You will work in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and enthusiasm are crucial.